Flights London → Amsterdam
LCY → AMS
How long is the flight from London to Amsterdam?
The flight from London (LCY) to Amsterdam (AMS) takes about 50 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Amsterdam, operating with a mix of Avro RJ85 and Embraer aircraft models (190 and 170). The destination airport in Amsterdam serves over 66.8 million passengers annually, indicating high traffic and connectivity.
The London (LCY) → Amsterdam (AMS) route is operated by Air France, British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Amsterdam: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LCY) to Amsterdam (AMS) heads east for about 335 km, a flight time of roughly 50m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Amsterdam it is 1.2 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 28 min | 0.0% |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LCY-AMS
Frequently asked questions about LCY-AMS
The flight from London (LCY) to Amsterdam (AMS) takes about 50 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 3 airlines: Air France, British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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The London-Amsterdam route is about 335 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
